President Murmu Visits Siachen Base Camp, Interacts With Troops

Ladakh, Sep 26: President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday visited Siachen Base Camp in Ladakh and interacted with soldiers and officers posted at the Siachen Glacier.

The President also paid tribute to the martyrs at the Siachen Base War Memorial during the wreath-laying ceremony for the war heroes.

In her address, President Murmu praised the bravery and services of soldiers in protecting the country in challenging severe climatic extreme conditions. She also expressed gratitude to the family and relatives of soldiers posted there.

The President said, “Since the commencement of Operation Meghdoot in April 1984, the brave soldiers and officers of the Indian Armed Forces have ensured the security of this region. They face severe weather conditions. In difficult situations like heavy snowfall and minus 50 degrees temperature, they remain deployed at their front with full devotion and vigilance. They present extraordinary examples of sacrifice and tolerance in protecting the motherland.”

President Murmu told soldiers that all Indians are aware of their sacrifice and bravery, and respect them.

President Droupadi Murmu is the third president to visit Siachen Glacier after former President A. P. J. Abdul Kalam and former President Ram Nath Kovind.

The Siachen Glacier, located in the Karakoram Range, is the world’s highest military-occupied region and has been protected by the Indian Army since April 1984 under Operation Meghdoot.